Pension credit applications rise but many rejected
A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.
Pension credit applications soar but approvals remain low
Just 42,500 applications have been approved since July, when the Government said almost 900,000 households were missing out on the benefit.
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There is less than a month in which to make a backdated Pension Credit claim to qualify for the winter fuel allowance payment.
DWP Pension Credit update as Winter Fuel Payments begin
The Government continues to urge pensioners to check if they are eligible for pension credit. Those who apply before December 21 will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance, and the Department for Work and Pensions has deployed 500 extra staff to handle claims for the benefit.
Pension Credit applications surge as DWP suffers 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has revealed that there has been an incredible 145% surge in applications for the under-claimed benefit of Pension Credit since the Winter Fuel Payment was restricted to the benefit in July
Pension Credit claims up soar by 145% after winter fuel payment axe
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed it had seen claims for Pension Credit surge following Rachel Reeves's Winter Fuel Payment announcement.
When is the deadline to claim pension credit including winter fuel payment?
The government and campaigners are urging people to check if they are eligible for pension credit following changes to the winter fuel allowance.
New winter fuel payment for all Scottish pensioners
Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive the extra cash in winter 2025.
Winter Fuel Payment debacle has made the Holyrood election competitive for the SNP
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the SNP Government reinstating a universal winter fuel payment will provide a headache for Anas Sarwar months before the Holyrood election.
Winter fuel payment claims skyrocket after Labour changes – but 50% of pensioners rejected
Following Rachel Reeves’ announcement in July, pensioners must be claiming the means-tested benefit to be sent the winter fuel payment worth £200-300. The figures from the DWP show a marked increase in applications since the chancellor announced the changes,
Scotland brings back winter fuel payment
I’ve worked hard all my life - I'm entitled to it', says a pensioner in Scotland.
Pension Credit surge after Winter Fuel Payment cut slated 'massive disappointment'
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